Thursday, May 19, 2011

Copa Libertadores: Penarol, Cerro Porteno Reach Semifinals

The quarterfinal round of the Copa Libertadores concluded with two games on Thursday.


At Santiago, Chile:


Fabian Estoyanoff scored the series-winning goal at 84 minutes as Penarol, despite dropping a 2-1 decision on the road in game two against Universidad Catolica, still advanced on the superior goal difference (+1 to -1) with each team having garnered three points.


At Asuncion, Paraguay:


Pedro Benitez provided the only goal of the match at 72 minutes as Cerro Porteno took game two of their two-match set 1-0 at home over Jaguares and took out the Mexican club four points to one.


Here are the matchups for the semifinal round with the host club of the opening match of the respective two-game series listed first.


Cerro Porteno vs. Santos


Velez Sarsfield vs. Penarol

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